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The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger was held on June 9, 1975 at 8:00 P.M. at the Town Hall,
Mill Street, Wappingers Falls, New York.
Supervisor Diehl called the meeting to order at 8:14 PM.
Present:
Louis Diehl, Supervisor
Louis Clausen, Councilman
Leif Jensen,' Councilman
Stephen Saland, Councilman (absent for Roll Call, arrived
at 9 PM)
Frank Versace, Councilman
Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk
Others Present:
William Horton, Superintendent of Highways
Allan Rappleyea, Attorney to the Town
Rudolph Lapar, Engineer to the Town
The minutes of the April 14, 1975 Regular Monthly Meeting, having
been previously sent to the Town Board members, were now placed
before them for their approval.
MR. JENSEN moved the minutes of the April 14, 1975 Regular Monthly
Meeting, as submitted by the Town Clerk be and they are hereby
approved.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Reports for the month of May were received from the Supervisor,
Town Justices and Building Inspector.
MR. JENSEN moved the May reports from the Supervisor, Town Justices
and Building Inspector be accepted and placed on file.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Supervisor Diehl directed that item 5k on the Agenda be the next
matter for consideration by the Board. This was a request by
Schoonmaker homes to accept the roads in Section 'II of the Rock-
ingham Farms Development of and for Public Streets.
Highway Superintendent William Horton recommended the roads in
Section II of Rockingham Farms Development be accepted as and
for Public Roads in the Town of Wappinger.
MR. CLAUSEN moved, upon recommendation of the Highway Superinten-
dent to accept the roads in Section II of the Rockingham Farms
Development, namely, Balfour Drive, Carroll Drive Craig Place,
Davies Drive, Doyle Drive, Drew Court, Dwyer Lane, Granger Place,
James Place, Maxwell Place, Rowell Land and Scott Drive, subject
to the approval of the Engineer to the Town.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
A rezoning request was received from Robert Bowling, 9 Dose Road,
for a -rezoning change of his 1.6 acres of land located on Dose
Road, from residential to commercial.
MR. CLAUSEN moved that Mr. Bowling's rezoning request be forwarded
to the Town of Wappinger Planning Board for their review and
recommendation.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Notification was received from the New York State Department of
Transportation authorizing an area speed limit of 35 MPH for the
Quiet Acres, Wildwood Area (including Oakwood Knolls), and a copy
of notice to the Dutchess County Commissioner of Public Works of a
linear speed limit on New Hackensack Road of 30 MPH between the
Village line and a point 100+ east of Widmer Road. An answer was
also received from the New York State Department of Transportation
regarding the linear speed limit on Widmer Road that extended only
as far as Hearthstone Road.
MR. CLAUSEN moved that these communications from the New York State
Department of Transportaion be received and placed on file.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
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A letter was received from the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation denying the Town's application for
Operation and Maintenance Aid Grant for the fiscal year 1/1/73
to 12/31/73 for the Fleetwood Manor Sewer District.
MR. CLAUSEN moved the letter from New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation concerning Fleetwood Manor Sewer District
be received and placed on file.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
The following letter was received:
May 12, 1975
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
Re: Rockingham Farms
Proposed Detention Pond
Dear Board Members:
This office has made a preliminary study for proposed detention
pond for the above referenced subdivision.
The purpose of the proposed detention pond is to impede storm
drainage flows so as to not overload the downstream drainage
facilities. The proposed pond will take care of drainage from
the north of Rockingham Farms and will consist of approximately
three (3) acres. The cost to construct these facilities valid
be approximately $80,000.
This of course only partially relieves the problem. Additional
ponds would be needed to the west of the existing subdivision
to impede offsite drainage from that area.
I have enclosed a map of the proposed site for your convenience.
If there are any questions please contact me.
Very truly yours,
s/ Ernst Martin, Jr. Eng.
MR. CLAUSEN moved to receive Mr. Martin's recommendation on the
proposed detention pond, and further, forward a copy of this
communication to the Town Planning Board with a cover letter in-
forming them that the Town Board believes this should be one of
the conditions that should be considered when that area is developed.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
The following letter was received:
May 28, 1975
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Wappingers Falls, New York
Att: Mr. Louis Diehl, Supervisor
Re: Rockingham Sewage Treatment Plant
We have recently received several complaints from our Town Resi-
dents in regards the above named plant, particularly in the area
of our Recreation Facility at Brett View which abuts Sprout Creek.
It appears that the run off is causing pollution in Sprout Creek
and in addition creates very unpleasant odors.
Would you kindly investigate this matter and advise us on your
finding?
We would appreciate your cooperation.
Very truly yours,
s/ Allyn H. Way, Supr.
Town of East Fishkill
Mr. Clausen commented that this points up the fact that the Town
of Wappinger does have some problems with the sewer and water
facilities and that we will have to upgrade some of these plants
as we go along and the cost, although it is high now, the operation
and maintenance may go higher and if we don't do something about
it he thinks each pressure may become greater and the problems we
find ourselves in and the only solution is to maintain the plants
properly, possibly we have not done as much of this in the past
as we should have done. Mr. Diehl commented Mr. Ways letter had
been forwarded to Camo, who in turn has recommended some improve-
ments for
mprove-ments.for the_ plants which will be before the Board tonight.
Mr. Jensen also commented that quite recently there was a prob-
lem with one of the pumps. Mr. Clausen added that this also
indicates the need for Tri -Municipal.
MR. DIEHL moved that a letter be directed to Supervisor Way in-
forming him that the Town Board has notified the professional
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men who operate the Town of Wappinger Plants of the problem, and
that the Town of Wappinger is in the process of making some
necessary improvements to hopefully prevent any future malfunctions
or overflows, and further, indicate to Mr. Way that Aacteria tests
were taken, which indicated no pollution, however, admittedly,
there was an odor problem.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Pursuant to Section 43 of the Election Law, both County Chairmen
submitted lists of names of people recommended by them to serve
as Election Inspectors for the Town of Wappinger for 1975-76 and
further, pursuant to Section 66 of the Election Law, designate
the Polling Places in and for the Town of Wappinger.
MR. CLAUSEN moved that the following people be appointed as
Republican and Democratic Election Inspectors respectively, for
the Town of Wappinger for a term from July 1, 1975 to July 1,
1976, and further, deisgnate the same Polling Places as were
designated last year.
1975 - REPUBLICAN ELECTION INSPECTORS
1st District Marion C. Bostwick, 27 Mesier Ave.
Norma O'Rourke, 5 Veterans Place
2nd District Charles Grosenbeck, 2 Dutchess Avenue
Marion Taber, 23 Mill Street
3rd District Jean SanFillippo, 8 Carmine Drive
Joan O'Riley, 6 Carmine Drive
4th District Tenna,Jensen, 46 Widmer Road
Elizabeth Phillips, 32 Robert Lane
5th District Bernice Mills, 7 Brian Place
Joan Nutt, 12 Russ Place
6th District Beatrice Helmeyer, Diddell Road
Jean Schmidt, Diddell Road
7th District June Schnorr, 12 DeGarmo Hills Road
Elaine McKinney, 33 DeGarmo Hills Road
8th District June Horton, Losee Road
Barbara Cogan, Lake Oniad Drive
9th District Dorothy Fugardi, 69 Edgehill Drive
Carol Reilly, 61 Edgehill Drive
10th District
llth District
12th District
13th District
14th District
15th District
16th District
17th District
18th District
19th District
20th District
21st District
Alternates:
Rose Limardo, Sylvia Drive
Ruth Steinhaus, 99 Brothers Road
Jacqueline Fritz, Beechwood Circle
Dagney Andersen, Cedar Hill Road
Ruth Speedling, Box 33, Hughsonville
Ann Buckley, 1 Ronsue Drive
Vera Hamilton, Old Troy Road
Winifred Cooke, Box 407, Hughsonville
Mary Price, Chelsea
Elizabeth Hammond, Chelsea
Barbara Jensen, Myers Corners Road
Catherine Leary, 18 Wildwood Drive
Mary Conte, Cameli Drive
Charlotte English, 1 Oneida Lane
Sallie Foster, 5 Partners Road
Theresa Greco, 46 Alpert Drive
Marie Greco, 46 Alpert Drive
Marion Siudzinski, Fenmore Drive
Laura Petrone, 22 Alpert Drive
Eleanor Parascandola, 4 Regency Drive
Marie Migliore, Theresa,Blvd.
Linda Harden, 64 Edgehill Dr.
Beatrice Roe, 25 DeGarmo Hills Road
Maude Ifill, 86 DeGarmo Hills Road
Gloria Morse, Rt. 9D, Hughsonville
Carl Greco, 46 Alpert Drive
Terry Rifkin, 35 Wildwood Drive
Laura Rultmark
Judy Dugan
Mary LaCoste
Martha Hamilton
Ella Helfrich
1975 DEMOCRATIC ELECTION INSPECTORS
1st District
2nd District
3rd District
Eileen Weit, 7 Park Place
Sylvia Gorin, 13 Liss Road
Albertina Wardell, 45 South Ave.
Joan Terralavoro, 7 Upper Henry St.
Margaret Fredericks, 53 Remsen Ave.
Mary Sidote, 1 Adams Street
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4th District
5th District
6th District
7th District
8th District
9th District
10th District
llth District
12th District
13th District
14th District
15th District
16th District
17th District
18th District
19th District
20th District
21st District
Alternates:
Janet Versace, 9 Patti Place
Carol Powers, 27 Robert Lane
Dorothy Landolfi, 24 Wildwood Drive
Helen Vidunas, 36 Wildwood Drive
Pauline Egan, Diddell Road
Adelaide Corbin, Diddell Road
Hattie Hannigan, Myers Corners Road
Grace Camoin, 19 Quarry Drive
Lorraine Clausen, Widmer Road
Virginia Keeler, Spook Hill Road
June Scalzo, 10B Scenic Garden Apts.
Albina Medio, 10B Scenic G rden Apts.
Nora Flynn, 22 Dlyle Drive
Angela Rubeo, 13 Doyle Drive
Paul Franzoni, Sunset Trlr. Pk.
Roberta Collier, 13 Gary Place
Cheryl Snethen, South Court
Cecile Hawksley, 3 Franton Drive
Catherine Loop, Hughsonville
Helen Hilderbrand, Marlorville Road
Eileen Farrell, Chelsea
Eileen Coughlin, Chelsea
Norma Clark, Hughsonville
Gladys Folster, Chelsea Rd.
Ann Peragino, 10 Onondaga Drive
Judy Brickner, River Rd. Chelsea
Judy Lewis, 26 Fenmore Drive
Sylvia Guarino, Box 21, Hopewell Junction
Eileen Fay, 1 Fenmore Drive
Janet Presti, 28 Fenmore Drive
Millie Corbin, Diddell Road
Alba Delgrosso, 43 Tor Road
Lois English, 4 Long Court
Lois Galderisi, 3 Maclntosh Lane
Pauline Brannen, Rt. 376
Jane Hibbetts, 3 Quarry Drive.
Mary Ellen O'Donnell, 6 Balfour Drive
Jennie Guarino, All Angels Hill Rd. Hopewell Junc.
Kim Hoolihan, Osborne Hill Rd.
Pauline Calvelli, 4 Doyle Drive
Barbara Goldman, 44 Pye Lane
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A memo from the Town Clerk had been directed to the Town Board
members apprising them of the fact that the rental agreement
for the Assessor's Office was renewable. August 1st, with a clause
stipulating, if renewal was to be considered, the Landlord should
be so notified in June of the Town's intent.
MR. CLAUSEN moved that Allan Rappleyea be authorized and directed
to negotiate a renewal of the lease for the Assessor's Office
at 13 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN CLAUSEN who
moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, pursuant
to Article 12F of the General Municipal Law, Section 239x, did
establish a Conservation Advisory Council July 9, 1973, and
WHEREAS, said Council shall consist of seven members to
serve at the pleasure of the Town Board for a two year term,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the following are hereby appointed as
members of said Council to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board
for terms ending July 1, 1977.
1. Charles Cortellino
2. Melvin Zipes
3. Nancy Moreau
4. Edward Hawksley
5. Joseph Incoronato
The Chairman of said Council shall be Charles Cortellino.
Seconded by: Mr. Versace
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
A letter was received from Judge William Bulger requesting
permission to attend the Annual Justice Training Program at
St. Lawrence University, July 20 to July 26 1975.
MR. JENSEN moved that Judge Bulger be granted permission to attend
the Annual Justice Conference at St. Lawrence University July 20
to July 26, 1975 and that his legitimate expenses be a Town charge.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen. Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
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A second letter was received from Hugh J. Maurer, Chairman of
the Recreation Commission, indicating that last minute notice
had been received of a Recreation Conference at Concord, New
York for May 11 to May 13, 1975, and that Laura Zick, the Director
of Recreation expenses be paid since she had expressed the desire
to attend this Conference.
Mr. Clausen hesitated to accept the Recreation Chairman's recom-
mendation since there had been a previous question of payment
of an expense incurred by Joseph Incoronato when he had attended
a conference as a representative of the Conservation Adizisory
Council. Mr. Jensen pointed out that in that case no letter of
recommendation for payment had been received by the Board from
the Chairman of that Council, and Mr. Incoronato himself had not
made a direct request to the Town Board for permission to attend.
MR. CLAUSEN moved that both Laura Zick and Joseph Incoronato be
reimbursed for their legitimate expensea at their respective
conferences, Mr. Incoronato's reimbursement to be subject to the
receipt of a letter of approval from the Chairman of the Conserva-
tion Advisory Council.
Seconded by Mr. Versace.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
The following letter was received:
June 9, 1975
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
Gentlemen:
On May 29, 1975, two bids for a Tractor were opened by the
Town Clerk. One from W.E. Haviland, Inc. in the amount of
$7,403.60 and one from Pine Plains Ford Tractor Company in the
amount of $6,675.00. The Recreation Commission recommends that
Pine Plains Ford Tractor Company be awarded the bid as theirs
is the lowest.
The Recreation Commission has talked with the Town Highway
Superintendent, Mr. William Horton, and he has advised us that it
would be to our and the Town's advantage economy wise to use a
diesel engine in place of gas. Also the Recreation Commission
had omitted diamond tires and a live power take off. The diamond
tires are needed so the ball fields will not be damaged and the
live power take off is needed to operate the mower we are now
using. We have discussed the cost of these items with Pine
Plains Ford Tractor Company and they will sell them to us at
cost which is: Diesel Engine $289.00, Diamond Tires $50.00 and
live power take off $169.00. The Recreation Commission recommends
that we buy these extras..
Sincerely yours,
s/ Hugh J. Maurer,
Chairman
MR. CLAUSEN moved to accept bid from Pine Plains Ford Tractor
Company in the amount of $6,675.00 as the low bid, and the other
accessories referred to be taken up as a separate transaction, as
the funds become available.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
A letter and a corrected letter were received from Albert Hecht,
Attorney representing Alexander and Klein, objecting to the
zoning classifications his clients have been placed in on several
of their parcels of property under the proposed zoning amendments.
MR. CLAUSEN moved that the two letters from Mr. Hecht be received
and placed a file with copies to the Planning Board.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
A request had been received by the Supervisor from the Recreation
Commission for funds amounting to, perhaps in the neighborhood of
$500.00 for Security Police to patrol trouble spots at various
recreation areas.
Mr. Clausen mentioned that he had requested last month that through
either the Supervisor's Office or Comptroller's Office a submission
to the Board on the dollar amount of vandalism within the Town in
the last year.
MR. CLAUSEN moved that the Supervisor's Office, with the necessary
agencies, provide the Town Board with a dollar figure on the amount
of vandalism that has taken place over the past year in all depart-
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ments.
Seconded by Mr. Versace
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Mr. Clausen elaborated on the nature of his request explaining
his reasoning is that he is not too sure that part time Security
Police would solve the problem, we're talking about a police force
and holding off because of the cost, but, he doesn't believe they
can make an intelligent decision until it's ascertained if there
is a need for it, and they know how much vandalism is occurring.
He'd like to look at the whole picture to see what is really
needed in the whole Town.
MR. CLAUSEN moved that the request from the Recreation Commission
for funds for Special Security Police be tabled at this time
awaiting further information.
Seconded by Mr. Versace.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes
The Annual Audit of the Town's finances prepared and submitted
by Frank Manning, for the year 1974, was received by the Board.
MR. CLAUSEN moved to accept Mr. Manning's Audit of the Town's
finances for the year 1974 and place it on file.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
A request had been received from Mr. Lynn Huber, President of
the Royal Ridge Civic Association to be placed on the Agenda to
discuss 1. the delay in installing the flow meter at the Mid -Point
Sewer District and, 2. Speed limit signs for each street in the
area. Mr. Huber was not present at this point but Mr. Diehl asked
Mr. Lapar if he could briefly answer the question on the flow meter.
Mr. Lapar indicated that there was a question as to what flow meters
to use, to determine which one would best meet the needs, these
meters are now on order.
A memorandum had been received from Darwin H. S. Field of the
New York State Department of State regarding the Southern Dutchess
1990 program (CPA -NY -02-00-1039 Comptroller's Contract #D-75604)
indicating subject projectterminates 6/30/75, but indicating also
conditions for extensions. A letter from the Planning Board recom-
mending the Town Board communicate with Mr. Field to request an
extension.
MR. JENSEN moved that the Town Board support the Planning Board's
recommendation and that a letter be sent to the office of Services
stating the Town wants to continue in the 701 program and guarantee
the fulfillment of the present program that the Town is involved
in. Copy of letter to be forwarded to Mr. Steinhaus, Chairman of
the Planning Board.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen.
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes ONays
A letter was received from Frederic B. Adler of Hall & Co. Inc.
(Contractor for Wappinger Sewer Improvement #1 Contract #1A)
regarding the matter of installation of the fence at the Oakwood
Knolls Sewage Plant. Mr. Clausen indicated the subject had been
previously discussed and resolved, Hal & Co. having been instructed
to adhere to the specs and install the fence.
Mr. Versace requested the Engineer to the Town to get cost estimates
for slats that could be placed in the fence.
MR. CLAUSEN moved that the letter from Hall & Co., Inc. be
received, and the Town Clerk be instructed to write them stating
that the Engineer to the Town has advised the Town Board that Hall
& Co., Inc. has proceeded to install the chain link fence, and
thank him for the communication.
Seconded by Mr. Versace.
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes
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The following letter was received:
June 5th, 1975
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Town Hall -Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
Re: Kent Ridge -Proposed 28 Lot Subdivision located on Kent Road.
Gentlemen:
The Planning Board would like to take this opportunity to
advise you that they have before them an application for a
proposed twenty-eight lot subdivision located on Kent Road.
The applicant proposes to obtain water and sewer facilities by
connecting to the Central Wappinger Water Improvement Area and
Wappinger Sewer Improvement #1.
The Planning Board would appreciate being advised as to
whether or not this would be permitted particularly with regard to
the capacity of the Oakwood Knolls Treatment Plant.
Thank you for your consideration.
Very truly yours,
s/ Robert Steinhaus, Chrm.
Town of Wappinger Plng.Bd.
MR. CLAUSEN moved that the letter from the Planning Board regard-
ing Kent Ridge be referred to the Engineer to the Town for his
comments and recommendation.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen.
Motion Unanimously Carried
The following letter was received:
June 5, 1975
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
Re: Oakwood S.T.P.
Paving -Item 130a
Dear Board Members:
Recently this office has received complaints about dust condi-
tions on the entrance road to the above referenced facility.
Although the Contractor has attempted to maintain dust control,
this problem will continue after the Contractor has finished
his work.
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The Contractor is about to commence blacktopping operations
at the plant site.
The blacktop item, #130a under Contract #1A, includes paving
of the parking lot and entrances to the various buildings.
At this time, would the Town Board like the paving to include
the entrance road, or wait until some later date?
Under the contract's unit price the extra paving would cost the
following:
800 s.y. Cal $7.50/s.y.
Amount in Contract -
460 s.y. @ $7.50/s.y.
Cost of Extra Blacktop
= $6,000.00
= 3,450.00
$2,550.00
Please advise, since we estimate that the.'Contractor will
complete his work in the near future and would like to know
whether to include the access road.
Please contact Mr. Ernst Martin, Jr. or me.
Very truly yours,
s/ Rudolph E. Lapar, P.E.
Mr. Versace did not believe that blacktopping at this time would
be a feasible thing on this road because it hasn't settled. By
putting stone on at this time would settle the dust, and maybe
blacktopping could be considered in the future.
MR. VERSACE roved that William Horton, Highway Superintendent
investigate what the cost of stone would be in order to control
the dust on the road into the Oakwood Knolls Sewage Plant, and
supply the Board with costs by the next Board meeting.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen.
Motion Unanimously Carried
A Report was received from Mr. Lapar regarding the grievances
submitted, regarding the Water and Sewer Benefit Assessments. Each
grievance he had received had been evaluated and coded as to the
nature of the complaints.
MR. CLAUSEN moved that Mr. Lapar's evaluations be accepted and
received regajding the Water and Sewer grievances and that an
executive meeting be set for June 16, 1975 at 8:00 P.M. to
ascertain what direction the Board should take in regard to these
grievances.
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Seconded by Mr. Jensen.
The following letter was received:
Motion Unanimously Carried
June 9, 1975
Memo to: Town Board Members
Elaine Snowden, Town Clerk
From: Comptroller's Office
Re: Establishment of Billing Department for
Water & Sewer
As a step in the transfer of financial responsibilities to
the Comptroller's Office, this is to recommend the establishment
of a billing department for water and sewer, to be responsible to
the Comptroller's Office. Previously, this work has been done
through the Supervisor's Office.
I further recommend the appointment of one (1) full time
employee and one (1) part-time employee temporarily until there
has been sufficient time to evaluate the need of additional help,
if necessary.
Respectfully submitted
s/ Charles R. Rae
Comptroller
Town of Wappinger
Mr. Diehl concurred with Mr. Rae's recommendation and noted that
presently one full time person and one part time person have been
working in this Department. He believed it should be Mr. Rae's
decision to evaluate fust what help he does need, and feels they
should work with what help is there now which would give him a
chance to make a decision whether he does need more or less help.
Mr. Diehl first asked the Attorney if a resolution was needed to
establish the Department and further indicated he would move to
appoint Pauline Egan as the full time employee and Marlene Ziegler
as the part time employee. Mr. Rappleyea commented the department
would automatically fall under the Comptroller's jurisdiction.
Mr. Saland suggested the mechanics of this proposal be discussed
at an executive meeting.
Mr. Diehl stated that in the meantime, the Board direct Mr.
Rappleyea to evaluate and recommend to the Board how to establish
this department under the Comptroller.
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Mr. Rappleyea reported to the Board the progress to date on the
matter of completion of the roads in Ye Olde Apple Orchard. It
was agreed to further discuss this problem in executive session.
Under Committee reports Mr. Versace asked either Mr. Lapar or
Mr. Rappleyea to report on Tri -Municipal standing. Mr. Lapar
forwarded the information.that the Public Hearing was held last
Monday in Albany on the eligibility standing (list). Mr. Jensen
added that the Tri -Municipal Committee would be getting a copy
of the list, and in a few weeks the full Committee will be meeting.
Mr. Versace asked if anyone knew what position Tri -Municipal was
on the list. Mr. Lapar believed it was 8th on the list. Mr.
Versace asked, "we're under full funding, aren't we?" Mr. Lapar
indicated it was full funding Phase II. Mr. Versace read an
article from the paper of June 4, 1975, where Governor Carey had
allotted different projects throughout the State, 94 projects,
all for full funding. He was wondering why, according to all
the reports that he's had since he's been on the Committee that
their preliminary study would put them in a good position to get
full funding. He wondered if the Engineer should contact Albany
and find out the reason why other communities are going to get
committments on the full program, and Tri -Municipal is only going
to get committment on a partial program. Mr. Jensen spoke up
reminding Mr. Versace, if he recalled the Committee unanimously
decided to only go for Phase II granting. The Committee met twice
in as many days to discuss the Phase II and Phase III meetings.
Mr. Versace agreed he remembered the meetings but this isn't the
agreement that he agreed upon. The agreement that he agreed
upon was for full funding of 55 million dollars, he's not against
Tri -Municipal as a necessity for the Town, but he will not commit
himself on the Town partial funding of this program when other
communities in the State are getting full funding. He feels some-
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where along the line the Engineer, on the preliminary part of it,
should get in touch with Albany and find out why we're not getting
full funding. He will not support partial funding of Tri -Municipal
after agreeing to full funding and passing this agreement at the
May meeting. Mr. Jensen took exception to Mr. Versace's statements
and reiterated the various sequences and steps. Mr. Rappleyea
added his assurances that the Town isn't committed as yet. The
agreement provides that the Tri -Municipal Committee itself cannot
make a committment for anything less than full funding. Anthing
less than full funding must come back to the Town Board. Mr.
Versace asked if the Town would have to go back to another Public
Hearing and Mr. Rappleyea believed the Town would not have to go
back to another Public Hearing in the sense that if the project is
approved by Audit & Control, and they approve of the funding of it,
and the financing of it, it would be then up to the Town Board as
to whether they are going to proceed with the project. Legally
the Board would not have to go to Public Hearing. Mr. Versace
asked if it would do any harm if Mr. Rappleyea or Mr. Lapar con-
tacted Albany to find out why other municipalities have gotten
full funding and why Tri -Municipal hasn't. Mr. Rappleyea intimated
that this would not be in his purview, and Mr. Lapar flatly refused
indicating the Committee had made their decision which they are
committed to.
MR. CLAUSEN moved that it is the opinion of the Town Board of
the Town of Wappinger that the Tri -Municipal Commission instruct
their Attorney and/or their Engineer to get answers to the questions
of partial payment or whatever.
Seconded by Mr. Saland.
Motion Unanimously Carried
Still under Committee Reports, Mr. Clausen mentioned that he and
Messrs. Jensen and Versace had met with Mr_. Henry Murray, owner
of a parcel of property on Myers Corners Road, and discussed with him
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the cost of renting a part of the building and land for future
Town use. He believes Mr. Jensen has investigated other locations
also for available space for Justice Court.
Mr. Jensen reported there had been increased vandalism at the
Hilltop Water Works, which invoked a request to not only the
Sheriff's Department but also to citizens for closer surveillance
in the areas of the water and sewer plants since the damages run
in the thousands, and this is a district expense.
MR. DIEHL moved that Leif Jensen and Frank Versace be reappointed
to the Board of Governors of Tri -Municipal Commission.
Seconded by Mr. Saland.
Motion Unanimously Carried
A request from Central Hudson had been received to amend the
Street Lighting Contracts.
Supervisor Diehl directed the matter be tabled.
The following letter was received:
May 21, 1975
Memo To: Town Board Members
Elaine Snowden, Town Clerk
From: Supervisor's Office
Re: Transfer of Funds
In regard to the Resolution dated December 9, 1974 in
which the Town Board authorized the refund of i of the Subdivision
Fee paid by Roundtree Builders on December 19, 1972, the Supervisor's
Office is requesting the transfer of the sum of $475.00 from ,Acct.
B1990.4 -Contingency to Account B9987.5 -Refund of Revenues, in order
to make this refund to Roundtree Builders.
Respectfully submitted,
Supervisor's Office
The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN CLAUSEN who
moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, no appropriations were made to Acct. #B9987.5 Refund
of Revenues and in order to meet bills presented for payment the
additional monies were obtained from Acct. #1990.4 Contingency -
Part Town. We, therefore recommend that the Town Board authorize
the transfer of the sum of $475.00 from Acct. #1990.4 to Acct.
#B9987.5 in order to eliminate an overdraft and reimburse said
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account, and in order to ratify and confirm the previously
unauthorized appropriation,
RESOLVED, that the sum of $475.00 be and the same hereby is
appropriated to Account BB9987.5 and that the said sum is hereby
transferred thereto from Account #B1990.4.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen
Roll Call Vote: 5 -Ayes 0 Nays
June 9, 1975
Memo to: Town Board Members
Elaine Snowden, Town Clerk
From: Supervisor"s Office
Re: Transfer of Monies
RE: TRI -MUNICIPAL SEWER IMPROVEMENT AREA
In order to make payment of voucher from Hayward and Pakan
Associates & Rudolph E. Lapar, P.E. which was audited May 13,
1975, i•t is recommended that the Town Board authorize the transfer
of the sum of $4,392.00 from Federal Revenue Sharing Fund. A
copy of the voucher is attached.
Respectfully submitted
s/ Supervisor's Office
The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN JENSEN who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the sum of $4,392.00 be and the same hereby
is appropriated to Account Revenue Sharing Account and that the
said sum is hereby transferred thereto from the Federal Revenue
Sharing Fund.
Seconded by Mr. Saland.
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
A request for Transfer of funds into the O&M accounts from General
funds was received from the Supervisor's Office.
MR. VERSACE moved to table this request for further discussion in
executive meeting Monday night.
Seconded by Mr. Saland.
Motion Unanimously Carried
The vacancy on the Planning Board had been placed on the Agenda
for consideration. A letter from the Planning Board was received
requesting the Town Board allow them more time to interview potential
candidates for this position and that they would submit their
recommendations prior to their July 21st meeting.
MR. VERSACE moved that a letter be sent to the Planning Board
requesting that all recommendations be made to the Town Board by
the July 14th Regular Monthly Meeting, and further that they
include all names of persons they find acceptable.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen
Motion Unanimously Carried
The following letter was received:
May 16, 1975
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
Re: Wappingers Park Homes Multiple Sewage
Disposal System failures, T/Wappinger
Gentlemen:
Enclosed is the Final Report from Mr. Stanley Kondracki of the
Dutchess County Health Department on the problems we have had
down in Wappingers Park.
As usual, the staff at the Dutchess County Health Department
has done an excellent job in handling a difficult situation.
The problem we had down in Wappingers Park was almost unbeliev-
able and I certainly would like to personally comwend that office
for their excellent public service.
The memo speaks for itself and it appears as if things are taken
care of at least until the central sewage system in the Town of
Wappinger is implemented.
Very truly yours,
s/ Rudolph E. Lapar, P.E.
MR. CLAUSEN moved that Mr. Lapar's letter be received, and send
a letter from the Town Board likewise, to Mr. Kondracki, thanking
him for his excellent help.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen.
Motion Unanimously Carried
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Mr. Diehl recognized Mr. Lynn Huber, President of the Royal
Ridge Civic Association as being present. He briefly explained
the prior discussion on the flow meter, assuring him the meters
had been ordered and delivery was expected in four to six weeks.
Mr. Huber begged the indulgence of the Board while he retraced
the sequence of events leading to the present status of the plant.
He then asked if there wasn't something the Town could do to
speed everything up. Discussion ensued between Mr. Huber and
Mr. Lapar on the mechanics that were involved. Mr. Huber then
explained the nature of his request regarding speed limits for
the Royal Ridge Development. They were aware of the existing
35 MPH speed limit, but what they would like would be to request
a linear speed limit of 20 MPH and would be satisfied if they
received 25 MPH for each road in the development. He asked if
they could peruse the file to ascertain what the State has advised
the Board in the past in connection with speed limits. Mr. Diehl
recommended Mr. Huber continue his investigation of the matter and
submit to the Board a finalized request, the Board could then
forward the request to the New York State Department of Transporta-
tion.
The following resport was received:
May 23, 1975
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
Re: Water Problems
Donald R. Ketchen and James 0. Waldbillig
36 Alpert Drive 15 Alpert Drive
Gentlemen:
With regard to the water problems at the above locations, please
be advised that the position of this office is still the same
as was indicated to the Town Board in our letter of November.19,
1974 regarding a sewer service complaint from Dr. Brownstein.
Copy of that letter is attached.
We do, however, believe the Town should make sure that all curb
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cocks are open and that meters are not clogged. If it appears
that the meters are clogged, the meters should be replaced by
the Town.
Very truly yours,
s/ Rudolph E. Lapar, P.E.
Mr. Jensen stated that he had contacted Mr. Fields of Schoon-
maker Homes who, in turn, indicated that they would repair the
leak as they had stated to Mr. Kitchen before the Town purchased
the water system, and they will also be looking at Mr. Waldbillig's
leak, and if that proves to be a leak they will repair that one
also.
There being no new business Supervisor Diehl entertained a motion
for adjournment.
MR. SALAND moved the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Mr. Jensen
and unanimously carried.
The meetingadjourned at 10:11 P.M.
Reg. Mtg. 6/9/75
Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk
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